Chapter 1 Overview of International Logistics (Although the resources are from 2008, please bear with them.)

Section 1 I. Definition of International Logistics
International logistics (IL) is the activity of organizing the flow and transfer of raw materials, work-in-process, semi-finished products, and finished products between countries. It is relative to domestic logistics, and refers to logistics conducted between different countries. It is an extension and further expansion of domestic logistics, crossing national borders and expanding the scope of circulation; it is also called international large-scale circulation or large-scale logistics.

II. International Logistics in Broad and Narrow Senses

Broadly: The inflow and outflow of goods of all forms between countries. Narrowly: Logistics activities related to a country's import and export trade.

III. Overall Goals of International Logistics
To serve international trade and transnational operations, to connect the logistics systems of different countries, and to maximize the overall efficiency of the international logistics system.
IV. Characteristics of International Logistics (Short Answer Question, Beijing, October 2006)

1. Significant differences in operating environments

2. High risk

3. Advanced information technology in logistics

4. Complexity of major transportation modes

5. High standardization requirements in international logistics
V. Classification of International Logistics
Based on the flow of goods between different countries, it is divided into: import logistics and export logistics.